Pre-Purchase Surveys:

WOULD YOU BUY A HOUSE WITHOUT A HOME INSPECTION?

DON'T BUY A BOAT WITHOUT A MARINE SURVEY!!

A boat purchase is a serious investment! Is she really the “deal” you think she is? It’s best to go in with your eyes wide open! Before you make that leap and put your family or friends aboard-Get her checked out first! Make sure you know what you’re getting into! Some things are a big deal! Some things; not so much! A Pre Purchase Survey is the most detailed inspection Bill performs.

The most common comment I hear from clients:

"I HAD NO IDEA THE INSPECTION WOULD BE THAT THOROUGH"

Bill Potter takes a lot of pride in his surveying!

What are the priorities of a Bill Potter Marine Surveys Pre Purchase Survey?

1. Safety- Is the vessel, as equipped, safe for her intended use?

2.  Compliance with applicable mandatory and voluntary safety
     standards- The United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Fire
     Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Boat and Yacht
     Council (ABYC) all have standards for vessel systems: How does
     the vessel measure up?

3.   Inspection and demonstration of ALL accessible     structures and
     systems, Hull, decks, floors, bilges, stringers, electronics,
     pumps, lights, shore power circuits, generator(s), safety
     systems, engines, running gear and more;  including a trial run
     (whenever possible) to see that everything operates properly.
     How do structures and systems look today? How will things look
     tomorrow? What’s around the corner? How can you help prevent
     future trouble? Utilising everything from percussion testing,
     magnifiers, multi meters, to a moisture meter to determine the
     condition of a vessel; Bill Potter brings all of his two and a half
     decades of experience to every survey inspection he performs-
     The knowledge is yours for the asking- All questions are
     welcome! With twenty eight years of customer service experience,
     Bill is comfortable answering any question: If he doesn’t know the
     answer, he knows how to find the answer! Twenty-five years of
     personal relationships in the Marine Industry insures that Bill can
     always pick up the phone and get in touch with the right person to
     get the information that is required!

4.     Photo documentation of the vessel’s condition, serial and
     registration numbers. Bill creates an official document attesting to
     the vessel’s existence, and identity. If there is ever a question, you’ll
     have the proof!

5.     An easy to read, easy to understand, formal written report,
     including photos, in PDF format that is emailed to you. Easy for
     folks to read with no jargon. You have an original copy of the
     report!

6. All Required Lender and Insurer survey elements (of

a Condition & Value Survey) are included. Insurers and lenders

are more assured when they see a full and complete

Pre-Purchase Survey report from an Accredited and Certified

Marine Surveyor:

Bill Potter guarantees that his survey report will

be accepted by all insurers and lenders!

7. An open phone and open email policy: Bill is happy to

answer any questions or concerns before, during, and after the

survey; it’s part of the package, you become part of the

BILL POTTER MARINE SURVEYS FAMILY. There is going to be a lot

going on within a
short amount of time; Bill’s happy to render any assistance he can!

OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO PREVENT SURPRISES

BILL POTTER GUARANTEES YOUR SATISFACTION!

There's more to lubrication than simply reducing friction.

A balanced formula is required for optimum performance in all areas of lubrication.

An oil's primary function is reducing friction. It does this by creating a film between surfaces to prevent contact, thereby reducing friction. However, lubricants are frequently needed ot do more than just provide a slippery film between moving surfaces in contact.

They are tasked to carry out several other functions, some of which might not immediately spring to mind when you think about engine oils or other lubricants.

Here are six not-so-obvious lubricant functions:

Transfer Energy-

Because fluid lubricants are not readily compressible, they can act as an energy-transfer medium, such as in hydraulic equipment, transmissions, engine valve lifters, etc.

Clean-

Lubricants maintain internal cleanliness by suspending contaminants within the fluid or by preventing the contaminants from adhering to components. Base oils possess a varying degree of solvency that assists in maintaining internal cleanliness. Solvency is the ability of a fluid to dissolve a solid, liquid, or gas. While the solvency of the oil is important for maintaining cleanliness, detergents and dispersants play a key roll. Detergents are additives that prevent contaminants from adhering to components, especially hot components such as piston, or piston rings. Dispersants are additives that keep contaminants suspended in the fluid. Dispersants act as a solvent, helping the oil maintain cleanliness and prevent sludge formation.

Cool-

Lubricants are used to cool the parts of a component or machine while in operation- like a fan or air conditioner is used to cool the inside of a house. Reducing friction minimizes heat in moving parts, which lowers the overall operating temperature of the equipment. Lubricants also absorb heat from contact surface areas and transport it to a location to be safely dispersed, such as the oil sump. Heat transfer ability tends to be a trait of the base oil's thickness- Lighter oils tend to transfer oils more readily.

Seal-Out Contaminants-

Lubricants are used to seal components from outside contamination, like windows in a house or automobile. They can act as a dynamic seal in locations such as piston rings, and cylinder contact areas to prevent contamination.

Dampen Shock-

A lubricant can cushion the blow of mechanical shock, just like a shock absorber in a car dampens road vibrations and imperfections. A highly functional lubricant film can resist rupture and absorb and disperse these energy spikes over a broad contact area. When the mechanical shock to components is dampened, wear and damaging forces are minimized, extending the component's overall life.

Protect Against Corrosion-

A lubricant must have the ability to prevent or minimize internal component corrosion. Lubricants accomplish this either by chemically neutralizing corrosive products, or by establishing a barrier between the components and the corrosive material.

Superior Protection & Performance-

The important takeaway here is that lubricant quality is not about excelling in one performance area; rather, its about the entire set of performance properties.

The quality of oil used is critical to machinery performance and durability.